Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Alternate Names : Oophoritis, PID, Salpingitis, Salpingo-Oophoritis, Salpingo-Peritonitis
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Treatment
Early diagnosis of mild PID may be treated on an outpatient basis with antibiotics and close follow-up.
More complicated cases or those involving widespread or well-established infection may require inpatient care (hospitalization). Intravenous antibiotics are used, and usually followed with a course of oral antibiotics. Surgery may be considered for complicated, persistent cases that do not respond to adequate antibiotic treatment. Concurrent treatment of sexual partner(s) and the use of condoms throughout the course of treatment are essential.
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